Feb 27, 2024 | CRM
“I would never get a CRM!” said Jim who sold operational consulting services. Mary Jones (MJ), his boss, wanted to implement a CRM and Jim was opposed. What were his reasons? MJOPS MJOPS is 5 years old. MJ has 3 salespeople and has yet to experience consistent growth....
Feb 12, 2024 | CRM
Here’s the scenario. You’ve met a new prospect who might need your services. How do you know? You’ve engaged, talked about common interests, and the company seems to have the right characteristics and vibe. Now it’s time to find out if the prospect has a problem you...
Feb 6, 2024 | CRM
How can you make your CRM fun to use? Whether you are a solopreneur or VP of Sales, you are more likely to get the team on board when it is fun to use the CRM. Who Likes a CRM? Many salespeople shudder when you mention CRMs. They think drudgery; it’s another system...
Jan 30, 2024 | CRM
Charlie Winston owns a residential cleaning service. She has 15 crews serving 5 zip codes, 5 sales reps, and she was frustrated. She needed to be everywhere at once and hated missing commitments. Yet, sales were flat for 2 years. Follow Up Fatigue Blocks Sales Charlie...
Jan 14, 2024 | CRM
What makes you compatible with a prospective buyer? Isn’t it likely that a buyer will buy from a seller with whom the buyer is compatible, comfortable, and trusting? Yes, your price has to be sharp. Though, it’s likely you’ll be told what price you need to hit when...
Jan 10, 2024 | CRM
What happens when you meet a salesperson who doesn’t stop talking? Does it make a good impression? I doubt it. Most likely, you are turned off. In two recent blogs, we focused on the: Best opening question to ask when meeting someone for the first time, and Power of...